Wednesday, 22 February 2012
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BB-X Business Broadband Service

BB-X is an end-to-end business Internet access service that is optimized by content management technology to move the market paradigm and set satellite as the preferred broadband access solution. This service works with Q-KON’s que-X platform solution.

It is designed for small-to-medium enterprises that want leverage off broadband access, cloud services and IP telephony services. The access solution eliminates the classical cost-performance constraint of satellite technologies and offers the SME market a completely new paradigm in performance and cost value.

The BB-X solution offers a 5Mbps user experience at ADSL comparative rates anywhere in Southern Africa. It includes an additional firewall and access management services to complete the requirements to provide a world-class access service for the SME market.

The solution was specifically developed to address the budget constraints of SMEs while at the same time unlock the value of true high-speed and uncapped broadband access services.

Acceleration & Optimization

The BB-X Business Service provides two-way bandwidth optimization savings and performance enhancement. The services are implemented in standalone devices, with a shared unit at the que-X Teleport as well as a device at each remote VSAT site.  Users at remote sites gain the full benefit of protocol spoofing and acceleration as well as data stream compression in both the upstream and downstream directions. This is useful for sites that may be moving content upstream or sites that require the absolute maximum capacity from a VSAT link. All TCP protocols get accelerated including SMTP, FTP, POP and IMAP.  Data is compressed using the best algorithm available over each connection bi-directionally.

Remote Management Gateway

Designed for small organizations and distributed environments, the BB-X remote management gateway includes an extensive list of features and integrated services, including DHCP Server, 1-to-1 NAT, Firewall services, Anti-virus, Bandwidth Management, Content & Protocol filtering and a Web Proxy Cache.  All these services allow the VSAT traffic to be minimized and optimized to enhance users’ experience to the full.


C-X Business Broadband Service

C-X is an end-to-end business Internet access service that is optimised by content management technology to move the market paradigm and set satellite as the preferred broadband access solution.  This service works with Q-KON’s que-X platform solution.

It is designed for medium to large enterprises that want leverage off broadband access, cloud services and IP telephony services. The access solution eliminates the classical cost-performance constraint of satellite technologies and offers the SME market a completely new paradigm in performance and cost value.

The C-X solution offers a superior user experience at ADSL comparative rates anywhere in Africa. It includes an additional firewall and access management services to complete the requirements for providing a world-class access service for the SME market.

The solution was specifically developed to address the budget constraints of SMEs while at the same time unlock the value of true high-speed and uncapped broadband access services.

Acceleration & Optimisation

The C-X Business Service provides two-way bandwidth optimization savings and performance enhancement. The services are implemented in standalone devices, with a shared unit at the que-X Teleport as well as a device at each remote VSAT site.  Users at remote sites gain the full benefit of protocol spoofing and acceleration as well as data stream compression in both the upstream and downstream directions. This is useful for sites that may be moving content upstream or sites that require the absolute maximum capacity from a VSAT link. All TCP protocols get accelerated including SMTP, FTP, POP and IMAP.  Data is compressed using the best algorithm available over each connection bi-directionally.

Remote Management Gateway

Designed for larger organizations and distributed environments, the C-X RMG includes an extensive list of features and integrated services, including DHCP Server, 1-to-1 NAT, Firewall services, Antivirus, Bandwidth Management, Content & Protocol filtering and a Web Proxy Cache.  All these services allow the VSAT traffic to be minimised and optimised to enhance users’ experience to the full.

Content and Protocol Filtering

Keeping the focus on business orientated services and applications the following content will be managed and allowed;

  • Email services
  • Webmail services
  • Online banking
  • News, Sports and Weather
  • Instant Messaging
  • All other content will be blocked and will gladly evaluate and consider customer requests to allow other content for business requirements.

Protocols that will be blocked include;

  • Peer-2-Peer
  • Audio and video streaming
  • Gaming
  • Worms and viruses

Key Benefits

  • An affordable VSAT service for medium to large business
  • Uncapped Internet Access Services for up to 50 users
  • High performance – various bandwidth options available
  • Integrated Internet Proxy Cache, Content Filtering,

Anti-virus & firewall services

  • Traffic prioritisation and QoS services
  • Total control & management by local NOC
  • Quick deployment and relocation as needed
  • Deployment anywhere - no 7km last mile limitation as with ADSL
  • Highest service availability - no cable theft problems
  • Static Public IP addresses are provided
  • Includes provision for two VoIP channels (G.729a) with QoS


HotZONE Service

The Q-KON HotZONE solutions provides the perfect service for implementation and operation of broadband Wi-Fi zones with minimum investment and risk while maximizing revenue.

Benefits:

Uncongested Internet Access via Satellite: The Internet connectivity is supplied on Q-KON's satellite access platforms and each site receives an unrestricted 256/4096kbps connection on a pre-paid voucher or per-megabyte basis.

ZERO contract risk: The pre-pay business model enables partners to source satellite access services in an ad-hoc “pay-as-you-use” manner, which offers ZERO contract liability.

Prepay Service: The HotZONE service is 100% prepay and eliminates the frustrations of revenue collection for all parties.

Reliable Service: No cable theft problems and no waiting for Telkom lines.  Designed to be a reliable business connectivity platform, Q-KON's            Ku band service allows for a no-hassle, always-on reliable service.

Flexible Service providers have the option of only taking the bandwidth on a pre-paid (or post-paid account for qualifying providers) basis, or the complete HotZONE solution including the wireless equipment, billing platform and customized voucher option.

Solution Overview

Satellite Internet Access: The satellite access solution from Q-KON provides fast and reliable Internet access to any location within West and Southern-Africa. The service is swift to install and provides seamless growth for future expansion.

HotZONE Gateway: The HotZONE gateway provides the on-site control and authentication of users. The HotZONE gateway authenticates on voucher user name and password. This ensures connectivity to all users regardless of user PC settings.

Prepay Billing System: Prepay billing of data used over the link is administered by a centralized billing server that provisions access through the Internet.

Wireless Access Network User access to the Internet can be over standard cabled networks for fixed stations or via Wi-Fi wireless networks. Wi-Fi wireless hotspot networks are deployed using standard Wi-Fi access points that support all the functional requirements of a HotZONE.